In a move that’s stirring excitement across the pickleball world, former tennis star, and pickleball legend Tina Pisnik, who has been a long-time Warping Point collaborator, has officially been named for the top post at the World Pickleball Players Association (WPPA): its President.
In an extraordinary development reported by none other than Forbes, it feels both fitting and timely, not only because of her deep roots in competitive sport, but because of her growing impact on pickleball's evolution as a global game. For those who have followed Warping Point’s journey in the sport, she has been a constant presence, not just as a supporter of the brand, but as a hands-on contributor to its mission.
From paddle innovation to grassroots engagement, her involvement with Warping Point has always gone beyond just appearances or endorsements. She’s helped shape the way players experience the game, and in many ways, has brought a high-performance athlete’s lens to a sport still discovering its full identity. Her new role as WPPA President signals a larger shift: one where athletes, not just administrators, begin to shape the sport’s future.
She brings more than name recognition. She brings a vision rooted in fairness, player support, and elevating standards for how pickleball is played and promoted worldwide. Those values echo strongly with what Warping Point has stood for all along, performance, passion, and accessibility without compromise.
Forbes also reports that the WPPA itself was created in response to a growing chorus of professional players looking for more structure, visibility, and representation. Pisnik’s appointment suggests a strategic turning point.
Since she had been a top-30-ranked WTA tennis player before entering the pickleball arena, she knows what the stakes, and the possibilities are. What makes this even more significant for Warping Point is how aligned her leadership style is with the brand’s identity.
Warping Point has always leaned into a forward-thinking, athlete-centered approach. The brand’s paddles, apparel, and events are not just built for players, they’re built with players. Pisnik’s ascent to the top of the WPPA brings that philosophy into even sharper focus.
While her new role will demand attention at the global level, her bond with Warping Point remains strong. She’s not stepping away, she’s stepping up. And in doing so, she’s amplifying the values and priorities that Warping Point has championed from day one.
Warping Point is prepared to assist, coordinate with, and continue to develop the game with Tina Pisnik, as the WPPA embarks on a new phase era under her guidance.
This isn’t just some formal milestone, it’s the beginning of a wide-ranging movement. One where players take the lead, and brands like Warping Point help fuel the charge. The court’s changing. And with Tina Pisnik out in front, we’re all about to play a smarter, stronger, and more unified game.